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Russian accounts of Moscow attack a ‘smokescreen’ says, UK finance minister
NEW DELHI: British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said that the UK had “very little confidence” in Russia‘s statements on the recent Moscow concert hall attack,…
UK to fund £1m memorial to commemorate Muslim soldiers who fought for British Empire
LONDON: UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in the Budget on Wednesday that £1 million (Rs 10 crore) of government cash will be used to build…
Ahead of UK budget, Hunt says forecasts ‘have gone against us’
LONDON: British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said there had been a deterioration in the economic forecasts that will underpin this week’s annual budget statement and…
UK PM Rishi Sunak draws criticism for transgender jibe during visit of murdered girl’s mother
NEW DELHI: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak drew criticism on Wednesday for making a remark mocking the position of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Labour…
UK economy at risk of recession despite November growth
LONDON: Britain’s economy grew slightly more strongly than expected in November but remains at risk of slipping into a mild recession, a potential blow for…
UK inflation holds above 10% on rampant food prices
LONDON: UK inflation slowed last month but held above 10 percent on soaring food prices, official data showed Wednesday, further fueling a cost-of-living crisis despite…
silicon valley bank: Silicon Valley Bank fallout spreads around the world as UK firms plead for help
The fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is starting to spread around the world. SVB’s UK unit is set to be declared insolvent,…
hunt: Retreating to protectionism will lead to a global slump: Jeremy Hunt
Turning back the clock on protectionism will lead to immense poverty, says Jeremy Hunt, UK’s chancellor of the exchequer. In an interview with ET’s Deepshikha…